Mr Wike, a presidential hopeful on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the declaration in a press statement issued by Kelvin Ebiri, his Special Adviser on Media in Port Harcourt.

Speaking in a meeting at Abeokuta to the party delegates from Ogun, Mr Wike vowed to stamp out banditry in the first six months of his presidency.

He assured that his administration will provide the logistics and gadgets necessary for the security agencies to end banditry if elected president.

Mr Wike said he will prioritise the protection of lives and properties of every Nigerian.